Question 1

Which of the following researchers studied temperament?

Accepted Answer

A) Gibson and Walk 
B) Ainsworth and Harlow 
C) Thomas, Chess, and Birch 
D) Kohlberg 
A) Gibson and Walk 
B) Ainsworth and Harlow 
C) Thomas, Chess, and Birch 
D) Kohlberg

Question 2

The acquisition of symbolic function is first demonstrated in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) preoperational 
B) sensorimotor 
C) reversibility 
D) concrete operations 
A) preoperational 
B) sensorimotor 
C) reversibility 
D) concrete operations

Question 3

Four-year-old Damian sees his father getting out the vacuum cleaner. In an effort to be helpful, Damian runs over to him and says that he wants to vacuum and begins to take the vacuum cleaner from his father. Even though his father knows he will not vacuum perfectly, he allows Damian to complete the chore. According to the psychosocial stages of development, this instance will likely help Damian to develop a _____

Accepted Answer

A) solid identity. 
B) sense that people can be trusted. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like he has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of confidence about initiating the new activity. 
A) solid identity. 
B) sense that people can be trusted. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like he has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of confidence about initiating the new activity.

Question 4

_____ is the process of learning socially acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) The interactionist approach 
B) Attachment 
C) Egocentrism 
D) Socialization 
A) The interactionist approach 
B) Attachment 
C) Egocentrism 
D) Socialization

Question 5

At 3 weeks of gestation, the developing human organism is called the _____; it is called the _____ at 31 weeks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At 3 weeks of gestation, the developing...

Question 6

Consider this sequence: 1)a child makes an assimilation error, 2)someone supplies the correct information, and 3)the child then accurately takes in the new information. What term best describes this process?

Accepted Answer

A) assimilation 
B) reversibility 
C) accommodation 
D) overregularization 
A) assimilation 
B) reversibility 
C) accommodation 
D) overregularization

Question 7

The natural unfolding of s and development that has more to do with genetics than environment is referred to as _____

Accepted Answer

A) the nature vs. nurture controversy. 
B) maturation. 
C) attachment. 
D) perceptual development. 
A) the nature vs. nurture controversy. 
B) maturation. 
C) attachment. 
D) perceptual development.

Question 8

According to Kohlberg, in order to function at the conventional level of moral development, an individual must be at Piaget's _____ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

concrete o

Question 9

When considering Kohlberg's work on moral development in addition to Gilligan's work, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Gilligan's work on moral reasoning emphasized justice and equality whereas Kohlberg's did not. 
B) Kohlberg's original research had an equal amount of males and females as participants, therefore his theory applies to all individuals. 
C) Kohlberg's research concludes that moral reasoning differs between the sexes, with women attaining a higher level than men. 
D) Kohlberg's work in moral reasoning emphasized compassion, caring, and concern for others. 
A) Gilligan's work on moral reasoning emphasized justice and equality whereas Kohlberg's did not. 
B) Kohlberg's original research had an equal amount of males and females as participants, therefore his theory applies to all individuals. 
C) Kohlberg's research concludes that moral reasoning differs between the sexes, with women attaining a higher level than men. 
D) Kohlberg's work in moral reasoning emphasized compassion, caring, and concern for others.

Question 10

Why is Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning controversial?

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's original research on morality

Question 11

Justin is cared for by his grandmother while his mother is away at work. Justin is an active and imaginative kid who sometimes pretends he is Superman and tries to get his grandmother to play along. Other times he makes up games with rules and asks his grandmother to join in. She is often put off by these behaviors and tells him to go sit down quietly and read a book. According to the psychosocial stages of development, Justin will likely develop a _____

Accepted Answer

A) sense that people cannot be trusted. 
B) sense of guilt about initiating the new activities. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like he has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of pride regarding his accomplishments. 
A) sense that people cannot be trusted. 
B) sense of guilt about initiating the new activities. 
C) sense of "feeling stuck" and not feel like he has accomplished anything important. 
D) sense of pride regarding his accomplishments.

Question 12

The zone of proximal development refers to _____

Accepted Answer

A) the notion that moral reasoning is based primarily on the evidence of what is "right" and what is "wrong" as dictated by society's rules. 
B) the s children cannot yet perform on their own, but can perform if they have some help from someone who has already attained those s. 
C) the understanding that the volume of a particular liquid remains the same even if the container it is poured into is different in appearance from the original container. 
D) the outward verbalizations a young child makes when working through a challenging task. 
A) the notion that moral reasoning is based primarily on the evidence of what is "right" and what is "wrong" as dictated by society's rules. 
B) the s children cannot yet perform on their own, but can perform if they have some help from someone who has already attained those s. 
C) the understanding that the volume of a particular liquid remains the same even if the container it is poured into is different in appearance from the original container. 
D) the outward verbalizations a young child makes when working through a challenging task.

Question 13

Why does a child demonstrate egocentrism during the preoperational stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

Egocentrism, according to Piaget, is the

Question 14

Lannie is an 18-month-old child who has a dog at home. When he sees a horse for the first time, he says to his father, "Look at doggie!" What term best describes Lannie's comment?

Accepted Answer

A) accommodation 
B) reversibility 
C) overregularization 
D) assimilation 
A) accommodation 
B) reversibility 
C) overregularization 
D) assimilation

Question 15

_____ occurs when assistance is given to someone who needs it, but is then gradually tapered off as they perform the task on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) Assimilation 
B) Naive idealism 
C) Scaffolding 
D) Ego integrity 
A) Assimilation 
B) Naive idealism 
C) Scaffolding 
D) Ego integrity

Question 16

Dora just gave birth to her first child. She wants her daughter to grow up to be happy, self-reliant, assertive, socially ed, and responsible. Based on Baumrind's research, which parenting style should Dora practice from this moment on?

Accepted Answer

A) permissive type 
B) independent type 
C) authoritative type 
D) indulgent type 
A) permissive type 
B) independent type 
C) authoritative type 
D) indulgent type

Question 17

As 3-year-old Angelo eats his bagel, he accidentally breaks it in half. He then says to his mom, "Uh oh, the bagel gone. I go get another." Angelo is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) formal operations 
B) preoperational 
C) hypothetico-deductive reasoning 
D) sensorimotor 
A) formal operations 
B) preoperational 
C) hypothetico-deductive reasoning 
D) sensorimotor

Question 18

Imogen was the recipient of excellent care by her mother during her first year of life. Which of the following stages of psychosocial development will Imogen have likely successfully resolved?

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy vs. isolation 
B) ego integrity vs. despair 
C) initiative vs. guilt 
D) basic trust vs. mistrust 
A) intimacy vs. isolation 
B) ego integrity vs. despair 
C) initiative vs. guilt 
D) basic trust vs. mistrust

Question 19

"Mom, I have an idea... how about we go for a walk?" said 4-year-old Tyrone. According to Erikson, Tyrone's question reflects the _____ stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Accepted Answer

initiative

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE regarding smoking while pregnant based on the research presented in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) The infant has a higher chance of being born prematurely. 
B) The carbon monoxide the infant is exposed to is high while the oxygen the infant is exposed to is lower than normal. 
C) The many chemicals experienced by the smoker are also experienced by the fetus since the chemicals cross the placental barrier. 
D) Because there is a chance the baby will be born healthy, there is more risk in quitting smoking while pregnant than waiting until the pregnancy is over. 
A) The infant has a higher chance of being born prematurely. 
B) The carbon monoxide the infant is exposed to is high while the oxygen the infant is exposed to is lower than normal. 
C) The many chemicals experienced by the smoker are also experienced by the fetus since the chemicals cross the placental barrier. 
D) Because there is a chance the baby will be born healthy, there is more risk in quitting smoking while pregnant than waiting until the pregnancy is over.

Which of the following researchers studied temperament?

The acquisition of symbolic function is first demonstrated in the _____ stage.

_____ is the process of learning socially acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and values.

At 3 weeks of gestation, the developing human organism is called the _; it is called the _ at 31 weeks.

Consider this sequence: 1)a child makes an assimilation error, 2)someone supplies the correct information, and 3)the child then accurately takes in the new information. What term best describes this process?

The natural unfolding of s and development that has more to do with genetics than environment is referred to as _____

According to Kohlberg, in order to function at the conventional level of moral development, an individual must be at Piaget's _____ stage of cognitive development.

When considering Kohlberg's work on moral development in addition to Gilligan's work, which of the following is true?

Why is Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning controversial?

The zone of proximal development refers to _____

Why does a child demonstrate egocentrism during the preoperational stage of cognitive development?

Lannie is an 18-month-old child who has a dog at home. When he sees a horse for the first time, he says to his father, "Look at doggie!" What term best describes Lannie's comment?

_____ occurs when assistance is given to someone who needs it, but is then gradually tapered off as they perform the task on their own.

Dora just gave birth to her first child. She wants her daughter to grow up to be happy, self-reliant, assertive, socially ed, and responsible. Based on Baumrind's research, which parenting style should Dora practice from this moment on?

As 3-year-old Angelo eats his bagel, he accidentally breaks it in half. He then says to his mom, "Uh oh, the bagel gone. I go get another." Angelo is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Imogen was the recipient of excellent care by her mother during her first year of life. Which of the following stages of psychosocial development will Imogen have likely successfully resolved?

"Mom, I have an idea... how about we go for a walk?" said 4-year-old Tyrone. According to Erikson, Tyrone's question reflects the _____ stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding smoking while pregnant based on the research presented in your textbook?

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Exam 8: Human Development

Which of the following researchers studied temperament?

The acquisition of symbolic function is first demonstrated in the _____ stage.

_____ is the process of learning socially acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and values.

At 3 weeks of gestation, the developing human organism is called the _____; it is called the _____ at 31 weeks.

Consider this sequence: 1)a child makes an assimilation error, 2)someone supplies the correct information, and 3)the child then accurately takes in the new information. What term best describes this process?

The natural unfolding of s and development that has more to do with genetics than environment is referred to as _____

According to Kohlberg, in order to function at the conventional level of moral development, an individual must be at Piaget's _____ stage of cognitive development.

When considering Kohlberg's work on moral development in addition to Gilligan's work, which of the following is true?

Why is Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning controversial?

The zone of proximal development refers to _____

Why does a child demonstrate egocentrism during the preoperational stage of cognitive development?

Lannie is an 18-month-old child who has a dog at home. When he sees a horse for the first time, he says to his father, "Look at doggie!" What term best describes Lannie's comment?

_____ occurs when assistance is given to someone who needs it, but is then gradually tapered off as they perform the task on their own.

Dora just gave birth to her first child. She wants her daughter to grow up to be happy, self-reliant, assertive, socially ed, and responsible. Based on Baumrind's research, which parenting style should Dora practice from this moment on?

As 3-year-old Angelo eats his bagel, he accidentally breaks it in half. He then says to his mom, "Uh oh, the bagel gone. I go get another." Angelo is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

Imogen was the recipient of excellent care by her mother during her first year of life. Which of the following stages of psychosocial development will Imogen have likely successfully resolved?

"Mom, I have an idea... how about we go for a walk?" said 4-year-old Tyrone. According to Erikson, Tyrone's question reflects the _____ stage of Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding smoking while pregnant based on the research presented in your textbook?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Defining Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Human Sexuality and Gender

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At 3 weeks of gestation, the developing human organism is called the _; it is called the _ at 31 weeks.